Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Assume that you are the new Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. you have recently been appointed after having served in Phoenix Government for many years. I’ve got a lot of experience in management, but not a lot in aviation matters. That’s why I’ve hired you as a consultant. We’ve heard that your firms’ consultants have all taken the World Famous, Highly Respected AMT 408 course, and I definitely need some informed answers to a few questions. Unfortunately, I’ll need these answers by the City Council meeting on May 9, 2014, so time is of the essence. We are also scheduled to meet with a Congressional Delegation just after the City Council discussions and I’ll need some background for possible questions they may ask.
One of my main concerns is the agreement we have with the Phoenix Gateway Airport. I need a clear explanation of what’s involved and what our role at Sky Harbor is. I know it was done in 2006 and we contributed a fairly substantial sum to Gateway. Traffic at Sky Harbor continues to increase and our ability to build a fourth runway is questionable. I am aware that Air Carriers are increasing at Gateway and I suspect, at some point we will be asked for some fairly large projects.
I also need to know more about the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). I know roughly what it is; but need to know if we can use those funds at Gateway if the need arises. I suspect that in another decade, Gateway may well be very similar to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. If Gateway becomes a major reliever airport…we may be asked for assistance in some large-scale projects…especially as regards security.
So, in a nutshell, here’s what I need to know by May 9, 2014 before the City Council discussions and also when we meet with the Congressional Delegation:
• What does the Agreement with Phoenix Gateway involve and what are we obligated to do if asked? Briefly explain the Agreement. I don’t need a complete legal brief. Just a concise explanation.
• Explain the AIP program. How does it work, and can we use it for large-scale projects at Gateway if we are asked to provide assistance?
• What types of projects are approved for AIP?
• If the new East Terminal is built at Phoenix Gateway, what is the approximate cost of new security devices. Again, I just need a ball park figure…rough number of devices and rough total cost.